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Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Yuva Utsav by Nehru Yuva Kendra Concludes Successfully at Kolhapur
Bookstall set up by Central Bureau of Communication along with Publications Division attracts Huge crowds
Kolhapur : 6 July 2023
The Yuva Utsav, organized by Nehru Yuva Kendra Kolhapur, concluded successfully at Vivekananda College today. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, who actively engaged in various competitions and showcased their talents.
Dr. Rakeshkumar Mudgal, Vice Chancellor of D. Y. Patil University inaugurated the event and emphasized the significance of conserving natural resources. He stated that moving in the right direction will ensure positive outcomes for our society and environment.
During the Yuva Utsav, the Central Bureau of Communication, in collaboration with the Publications Division o under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, set up a stall. The stall showcased a wide array of books and journals published by the Division, offering valuable knowledge and insights to the participants. The flagship journal, "New India Samachar," brought out by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, was also distributed among the students, spreading awareness about the nation's progress and achievements.
The youth displayed a keen interest in the diverse collection of books and journals, underscoring their enthusiasm for gaining knowledge and staying informed. Additionally, the Central Bureau of Communication, the government's publicity arm, distributed cloth bags with the message of avoiding plastic, highlighting the importance of environmental responsibility.
Nehru Yuva Kendra Kolhapur organized various competitions, providing a platform for students to showcase their talents and skills. The event received valuable support from partners organizations including Shivaji University Centre for Innovation, Incubation and Linkages , SUK Research and Development Foundation , District AIDS Prevention and Control Unit, Mahila Arthik Vikas Mahamandal, Social Justice and Welfare Department, Bank of India, LIDCOM, Mahatma Phule Magaasvarg Vikas Mahamandal, Divyaang Mahamandal, and Shreel Surya Research Pvt LTD.
The Yuva Utsav at Vivekananda College Kolhapur successfully fostered youth engagement and emphasized the importance of environmental conservation. The event served as a platform for students to demonstrate their skills, learn from publications, and promote sustainable practices
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Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles the passing away of former MP and Speaker Shri Somnath Chatterjee
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the passing away of former Member of Parliament and Speaker of the Lok Sabha Shri Somnath Chatterjee.
“Former MP and Speaker Shri Somnath Chatterjee was a stalwart of Indian politics. He made our Parliamentary democracy richer and was a strong voice for the well-being of the poor and vulnerable. Anguished by his demise. My thoughts are with his family and supporters’’, the Prime Minister said.
President's Secretariat
President of India Presents President’s Colour to the Indian Naval Academy
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, presented the President’s Colour to the Indian Naval Academy at Ezhimala, Kerala today .
Speaking on the occasion, the President said that India is a maritime nation, with a long coastline. We have several islands on either coast, acting as our national outposts, and of utmost strategic value. A significant proportion of our trade and energy needs are met through the medium of the oceans. Safety of the seas and maritime commons, therefore, remains a critical requirement to ensure the economic and infrastructure development on land, as also to ensure well-being of its people.
The President said that we live in a digital age and the battles of tomorrow will also be fought in the domain of information and technology. Cadets of the Indian Naval Academy, as technical graduates, would be expected to stay ahead of the technology curve to be better prepared to respond when required. He urged them to fully utilise their training at the Academy, to be better leaders in the complex and uncertain world of tomorrow.
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Ministry of Defence
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh speaks with French Minister of Armed Forces;
Agree to strengthen bilateral defence cooperation between India and France
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh had a telephonic conversation with French Minister of Armed Forces, Ms Florence Parly today. They discussed matters of mutual concern including COVID-19 situation, regional security and agreed to strengthen the Bilateral Defence Cooperation between India and France. Both Ministers appreciated the efforts made by Armed Forces of India and France in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.
France reaffirmed its commitment to ensure timely delivery of Rafale Aircraft despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Raksha Mantri welcomed French Chairmanship of Indian Ocean Naval Symposium  from 2020 to 2022. The two Ministers agreed to work together to fulfil the India-France Joint Strategic Vision on the Indian Ocean Region of 2018.
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Ministry of Defence
Flight Testing of DRDO’s Laser Guided ATGM
The indigenously developed Laser Guided Anti Tank Guided Missile  was successfully test fired today on 1st Oct 2020 defeating a target located at longer range. The test was conducted from MBT Arjun at KK ranges  Ahmednagar in continuation of successful trial done on 22nd Sep 2020.
The ATGM employs a tandem HEAT warhead to defeat Explosive Reactive Armour  protected armoured vehicles in ranges from 1.5 to 5 km. It has been developed with multiple-platform launch capability and is currently undergoing technical evaluation trials from 120 mm rifled gun of MBT Arjun.
This Laser Guided Missile has been developed by Armament R&D Establishment , Pune in association with High Energy Materials Research Laboratory , Pune and Instruments Research & Development Establishment , Dehradun.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO for this successful feat. Secretary DD R&D and Chairman DRDO congratulated DRDO personnel for this achievement which paves the way for Atmanirbhar Bharat pledge of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM’s interaction through PRAGATI
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today chaired his twenty-ninth interaction through PRAGATI - the ICT-based, multi-modal platform for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation.
The Prime Minister reviewed the progress in resolution of grievances related to the telecommunications sector. He was briefed on the progress made in this regard, including the technology interventions made recently. The Prime Minister said that resolution of issues related to the telecom sector should be based on latest technological solutions. He emphasized that service providers must provide a high level of consumer satisfaction.
The 28 PRAGATI meetings so far have seen a cumulative review of projects with a total investment of over Rs. 11.75 lakh crore. Resolution of Public Grievances has also been reviewed across a range of sectors.
Today, in the twenty-ninth meeting, the Prime Minister reviewed the progress of eight important infrastructure projects in the railway, urban development, road, power, and coal sectors. These projects are spread over several states including Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Jharkhand, Odisha, and West Bengal.
The Prime Minister reviewed the progress made in the working of the Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana, especially in the working of the District Mineral Foundations. Noting that significant resources are now available to several mineral bearing districts, he urged officials, both at the Centre and State level, to ensure that the funds are utilized to bring about a qualitative improvement in the quality of life, and “ease of living” of people in these districts. He also added that this is an opportunity to bring the aspirational districts among these districts, out of their chronic development deficit.
Ministry of Finance
CBDT grants further relaxation in electronic filing of Income Tax Forms 15CA/15CB
As per the Income-tax Act, 1961, there is a requirement to furnish Form 15CA/15CB electronically. Presently, taxpayers upload the Form 15CA, along with the Chartered Accountant Certificate in Form 15CB, wherever applicable, on the e-filing portal, before submitting the copy to the authorised dealer for any foreign remittance.
In view of the difficulties reported by taxpayers in electronic filing of Income Tax Forms 15CA/15CB on the portal www.incometax.gov.in, it had earlier been decided by CBDT that taxpayers could submit Forms 15CA/15CB in manual format to the authorized dealer till 30th June, 2021.
It has now been decided to extend the aforesaid date to 15th July, 2021. In view thereof, taxpayers can now submit the said Forms in manual format to the authorized dealers till 15th July, 2021. Authorized dealers are advised to accept such Forms till 15th July, 2021 for the purpose of foreign remittances. A facility will be provided on the new e-filing portal to upload these forms at a later date for the purpose of generation of the Document Identification Number.
UPSC
Mrs. Preeti Sudan, former IAS officer takes the Oath of Office and Secrecy as Member, UPSC
Mrs. Preeti Sudan, former IAS officer took the Oath of Office and Secrecy as Member, UPSC this afternoon in the Central Hall, Main Building of UPSC. The oath was administered to her by the UPSC Chairman Dr Manoj Soni.
Mrs. Preeti Sudan, 1983 batch IAS officer from AP cadre, retired as Union Health Secretary in July, 2020. She also served as Secretary, Department of Food & Public Distribution, and, in M/o Women & Child Development and Defence. Mrs. Preeti Sudan is an M.Phil in Economics & MSc in Social Policy and Planning from LSE.
Amongst her notable contributions have been initiating two major flagship programmes of the country, i.e., Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao and Ayushman Bharat, apart from Legislation on National Medical Commission, Allied Health Professionals Commission & ban on E-cigarettes.
Mrs. Sudan was also a Consultant with the World Bank. She served as Chair of COP-8 of Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, Vice Chair of Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, Chair of Global Digital Health Partnership and as member of WHO’s Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response.
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Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Plywood Industries Research and Training Institute holds 57th Annual General Meeting
The 57th Annual General Meeting of the Indian Plywood Industries Research and Training Institute , an autonomous body of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Govt. of India was held today at Indira Paryavaran Bhawan, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, under the chairmanship of Shri. Bhupender Yadav, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change and President, IPIRTI Society. Minister of State, MoEF&CC, Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey, also attended the meeting along with the officials and industry members of IPIRTI society.
The decisions taken during the meeting include:
- Confirmation of the Minutes of 56th Annual General Meeting of IPIRTI Society held on 04th March, 2021
- Approval of Annual Report and Audited Statement of Accounts of IPIRTI for the Year 2020-21.
- Merger of IPIRTI with Institute of Wood Science and Technology , Bengaluru under Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education .
- IPIRTI to get suggestions from the industries by 15th August to finalize an agenda for two days workshop proposed to be conducted in Bengaluru inviting other ministries including MSME, Skill development, Department of Industries, Agriculture, Ministry of Ayush, etc.
Ministry of Education
Shri Dharmendra Pradhan to launch 100 days Reading Campaign 'PADHE BHARAT' tomorrow
Union Education and Skill Development Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan will be launching a 100 days Reading Campaign ‘Padhe Bharat’ on 1st January, 2022. 100 Days Reading Campaign marks an important step to improve learning levels of students as it develops creativity, critical thinking, vocabulary and the ability to express both verbally and in writing. It helps children to relate to their surroundings and real life situation.
Children studying in Balvatika to grade VIII will be part of this campaign. The reading campaign will be organised for 100 days  starting from 1st January 2022 to 10th April 2022. The reading campaign aims to have participation of all stakeholders at national and state level including children, teachers, parents, community, educational administrators etc. The 100 days campaign will be continued for fourteen weeks and one activity per week per group has been designed with the focus on making reading enjoyable and build lifelong association with the joy of reading.
A comprehensive guideline on Reading Campaign with age appropriate weekly calendar of activities has been prepared and shared with States and UTs. The activities can be done by children with the help of teachers, parents, peers, siblings or other family members. In order to make the campaign effective, the activities designed have been kept simple and enjoyable so that these can also be easily conducted with the materials/resources available at home and with the help of parents, peers and siblings, in case the schools are closed.
President's Secretariat
Envoys of three Nations Present Credentials to President of India
High Commissioners of Lesotho and Bangladesh and Ambassador of Panama presented credentials to the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan today .
The envoys who presented their credentials were: -
1. Mrs Lineo Irene Molise-Mabusela, High Commissioner of the Kingdom of Lesotho
2. Mr Arturo Luis Fabrega Alvarez, Ambassador of the Republic of Panama
3. Mr Muhammad Imran, High Commissioner of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 195.28 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 7.03 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16th January 2021. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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More than 195.28 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt. of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than 7.03 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Ministry of Earth Sciences
Heavy to Very Heavy Rainfall very likely at isolated places over Chhattisgarh; Heavy Rainfall at isolated places over southeast Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Sikkim, Odisha, Andaman & Nicobar Islands
According to the National Weather Forecasting Centre of the India Meteorological Department :

All India Impact Based Weather Warning Bulletin
23 June : ♦ Heavy to Very Heavy Rainfall very likely at isolated places over Chhattisgarh and Heavy Rainfall at isolated places over southeast Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Jharkhand, West Bengal & Sikkim, Odisha, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Assam & Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram & Tripura, Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam, Telangana, north Tamilnadu, Puducherry & Karaikal and Kerala & Mahe.
♦ Thunderstorm with lightning & gusty winds  very likely at isolated places over Andaman & Nicobar Islands; with  at isolated places over Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan & Muzaffarabad, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan and with lightning at
isolated places over Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal & Sikkim, Odisha, Assam & Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram & Tripura, Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam, Telangana, Rayalseema, Kerala & Mahe and Tamilnadu, Puducherry & Karaikal.
Strong Winds  very likely over Southwest and West central Arabian Sea; over West central Bay of Bengal along & off Andhra Pradesh coast. Fishermen are advised not to venture into these areas.

Kindly download MAUSAM APP for location specific forecast & warning, MEGHDOOT APP for Agromet advisory and DAMINI APP for Lightning Warning & visit state MC/RMC websites for district wise warning.
Ministry of Finance
ADB, India sign $300 million loan to upgrade power distribution network in Uttar Pradesh
The Asian Development Bank  and the Government of India today signed a $300 million loan to upgrade rural power distribution networks to provide reliable electricity supply to consumers in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
The signatories to the tranche 1 loan for Uttar Pradesh Power Distribution Network Rehabilitation Project were Dr. C. S. Mohapatra, Additional Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs in the Ministry of Finance who signed for the Government of India, and Mr. Takeo Konishi, Country Director of ADB’s India Resident Mission who signed for ADB.
After signing the loan agreement, Dr. Mohapatra stated that upgrading the distribution network will help improve the quality and reliability of electricity supply, reduce the aggregate technical and commercial  losses and restore the financial sustainability of the rural electricity supply in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
“The project will establish separate feeders for electricity supply to agriculture and residential consumers to promote better rationing and utilization of unmetered power; strengthen financial management of the state power distribution entity and improve bill collection in rural areas through community engagement involving the women’s self-help groups,” said Mr. Konishi.
Overall, the $430 million multi-tranche financing facility  approved for the project constituting two tranches, envisages conversion of 65,000 kilometers  of rural low-voltage distribution lines from bare conductors to aerial bundle conductors  to create a robust distribution network that will benefit an estimated 70 million people in 46,000 villages. The feeder separation network to be established over 17,000 km for agriculture and domestic consumers will facilitate the use of solar energy to meet the agriculture demand, increase in electricity supply duration to rural residential consumers, and energy and water conservation. In addition, the project will improve the gender inclusivity, corporate governance, and financial management capacity of Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited .
To improve bill collection, the project will pilot test engaging rural women through women’s self-help groups as community collection agents which will also help increase their family income.
The MFF is proposed to be complemented by a $ 2 million technical assistance  grant from ADB’s TA Special Fund and the Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction to strengthen the gender inclusivity and institutional capacity building of Uttar Pradesh power sector.
ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. Established in 1966, it is owned by 68 members—49 from the region.
Prime Minister's Office
PM expresses happiness over Northeast emerging as top tourist destination
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed his happiness over the emergence of Northeast as top tourist destination. Shri Modi also said that increased tourism means increased prosperity in the region.
In reply to the tweet thread by Union Minister Shri G Kishan Reddy, where the Minister the had informed that the year 2022 witnessed record-breaking tourism in the Northeast with over 11.8 million domestic visitors and over 100,000 international travelers, the Prime Minister tweeted;
"Gladdening trend. Increased tourism means increased prosperity in the region."
Ministry of Defence
Chief of Army Staff Visits Ambala Cantonment
Ambala: October 19, 2020 The Chief of the Army Staff General Manoj Mukund Naravane visited Ambala Cantonment on 19 October 2020 to review the security and operational preparedness of Kharga Corps.
The COAS was briefed by the General Officer Commanding, Lieutenant General SS Mahal and later interacted with formation Commanders. He commended the formation for high level of operational preparedness and appreciated the protection measures taken by the formation and units in the fight against COVID-19. He exhorted all ranks to continue working with zeal and be prepared for any future operational challenges. The Chief of Army Staff also visited Ambala Air Force Base and lauded the synergy amongst the forces.
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Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
‘Samajik Adhikarita Shivir’ will be organized tomorrow in Aurangabad for free of cost distribution of aids and assistive devices to Divyangjan under the ADIP Scheme and Senior Citizens under the Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana
A ‘Samajik Adhikarita Shivir’ for distribution of aids and assistive devices to ‘Divyangjan’ under the ADIP Scheme and to Senior Citizens under the ‘Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana’ of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India will be organized tomorrow by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities  in association with ALIMCO and District Administration Aurangabad  at Town Hall in District Collectorate campus, Aurangabad.
A total of 5102 aids and assistive devices valued at Rs.2.43 crore will be distributed free of cost to 1521 Divyangjan and 546 Senior Citizens at Block/Panchayat levels by following the SOP prepared by the Department in view of COVID-19 Pandemic.
The inaugural function to be held tomorrow at 11.00 AM, will be attended virtually by Dr. Virendra Kumar, Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Govt. of India, as the Chief Guest and Sushri Pratima Bhoumik, Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Govt. of India will preside over the function. Shri Shushil Kumar Singh, Member of Parliament, Aurangabad , shall attend the function by being physically present at the main venue along with other dignitaries, whereas Shri Mahabali Singh, Member of Parliament, Karakat  shall grace the event with their virtual/physical presence. Smt. Anjali Bhawra, Secretary, DEPwD, other senior officers from the Department, ALIMCO and District Administration will also be present virtually/in person during the function.
Link for live webcast of the above event is https://youtu.be/4pwAxtrk444Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment